BMW i4 vs Toyota GR Corolla (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$17,960
- i4: $1,162 a year less on energy, 35 hp more.
- GR Corolla: $17,960 cheaper, 1.2 cu ft more cargo.
- Each wins 5 of 11 measures.
| Measure | i4 | GR Corolla | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $59,075 | $41,115 | GR Corolla |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 300 hp | i4 |
| Torque | 317 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | i4 |
| MPG or MPGe | 118 MPGe | 22 mpg | Not scored |
| Energy cost a year | $583 | $1,745 | i4 |
| EV range | 333 mi | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 16.6 cu ft | 17.8 cu ft | GR Corolla |
| Cargo, seats up | 10.0 cu ft | 17.8 cu ft | GR Corolla |
| Rear legroom | 34.2 in | 29.9 in | i4 |
| Front legroom | 41.5 in | 42.0 in | GR Corolla |
| Length | 188.5 in | 173.6 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.9 in | 72.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,680 lb | 3,274 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.3 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 5.6 s estimate | 4.7 s estimate | GR Corolla |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | i4 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe RWD $57,900 | GR Corolla GRMN Manual AWD $64,360 | $6,460 |
| GR Corolla AWD $40,520 | i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe RWD $57,900 | $17,380 |
Cost to run
GR Corolla costs $10,983 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | i4 | GR Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $59,075 | $41,115 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $583 | $1,745 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $3,496 | $10,473 |
| Total, 6 years | $62,571 | $51,588 |
Charging cost estimated from MPGe.
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: i4 wins.
GR Corolla wins if MPG weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | GR Corolla | 30% |
| MPG | i4 | 67% |
| Power | i4 | 10% |
| Space | GR Corolla | 7% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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